Who on here would agree to let your 16 year old daughter date a 20 year old man ? When both have mental stress (depression)?
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See my other note. I didn't realize it was your daughter you were asking about. The short answer is "no." I am sure there could be extraordinary circumstances where I would be wrong, but not many. This is going to take some courage and strength on your part. best wishes.
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I would, just because I am following the virtue of "Love knows no boundaries". Now if my daughter is taken advantage of, then *rolls up sleeves*, it's time to talk sir.
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I wouldn't condone dating whatsoever between two individuals who are suffering from depression. If the depression was present before they got together, there is obviously problems that most likely would lead the relationship to a downward spiral. Though, I can tell by the connotation that you refer to daughter (a younger more docile term) as your daughter, and the other individual as a man. Honestly, when someone is 20 they're not exactly all grown up. In a legal stance, yes, they are. But in a physiological / psychological way they are completely not done becoming men. If anything, he's a young man. I know I am young, but it'd be damn shocking if my parents even KNEW who I was dating. You should be happy if you can even figure out who your daughter is dating. And if infatuation is really thick between them, good luck trying to separate them without permanently damaging your daughter's images on relationships. Might as well let it run it's course if it's this far, but if it's in the beginning, you might be able to talk to your daughter about what depression is and how it affects a relationship.
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Once again, an adult should not date a child. Mental health set to one side.
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No. In fact, lets go with Hell no. I realize it is only 4 years separating them in age, but the difference represents about 20% of their combined age. they are each at their most volitile ages. No 20 year old man needs to be sniffing around a 16 year old girl. Make her wait until she is 22 and he is 26. It will make more sense to everybody then.
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